Pyrography Basics: Techniques and Exercises for Beginners (Design Originals) Patterns for Woodburning with Skill-Building Step-by-Step Instructions and Advice from Lora Irish on Texture and Layering

Good for beginners

Lots of great info and examples to use

I think that this 31 page book is a great introduction to pyrography . The book has a lot of good advice for a beginner.

It is simple to understand, clearly written for me to understand, perfect except for one thing and that was, the book was bound book style. So, I cut off the binding edge and placed each page in a clear sheet and put in all back into a ring binder. Now I can take it to the workbench and refer to any page while the page is protected and work on going. I found the recommended lessons perfect for me, slow, easy and progressive. When I see progress in any endeavor I enjoy it more and this book provided me with good direction.

Well done tutorials with focus on variety if hest and contact. More about achieving textures. Perfect.

Let me start by telling you a bit about myself. I've been working with wood for almost 12 years now, though I've only been playing with pyrography for a year or so. I've completed several projects of varying sizes and degrees of detail; my simplest project was a welcome sign and my most detailed one was a plaque of a highly detailed spaceship. As you can see, I'm not an expert, but I'm not a stranger to the craft either. I paged through this book, but I haven't read it in depth yet. If anything changes afterwards, I'll update my review. My first impression of this book was...not good. The copyright says 2014, but the actual text was published in 2006, making the information a decade old. Normally that wouldn't be an issue, but the photos of the equipment and even the tips are highly outdated. For instance, the book tells you that many wood burning tools have an adapter that allows you to use other company's tools with their cords. I have three tools myself and have done an extensive amount of shopping and I've literally never seen anything like what they're describing. Pros: Value. Ten bucks? That's hard to beat. Technique. I have to admit, the techniques and patterning shown in the book are fascinating; HOWEVER, because they were done with tips that I don't think even exist anymore, I don't know how easy it will be to replicate them. Patterns. The book does include several patterns of varying sizes, along with detailed photos and descriptions of the process behind turning a pattern into a burning. Cons: Outdated information. As I mentioned, the book was published in 2014 but the original text was first published in 2006, making it ten years old. Tips and tools have changed drastically since then if I compare my own tools to the ones pictured. Wood is the only material shown. This is a book about 'pyrography' basics, not just wood burning, and I was hoping to see maybe paper or leather or cork projects, but no luck. Everything shown is on birch plywood unless otherwise indicated. Patterns. Yes, this was in my Pros list as well, but to be fair, the small included patterns are very, very plain and not at all any kind of challenge. In addition, to get the projects to turn out they way they're listed, you have to enlarge most of the patterns, which may be difficult for the less tech-savvy among us. Final impression: Three stars. I use Walnut Hollow tools and only Walnut Hollow, not because I'm choosy but just because those are the ones I like the best for my budget. I can use some of the technique information, but when I bought this book I expected up-to-date information, a variety of patterns, useful guides to technique, a variety of materials used, and for a decent price. I got three of five (pattern variety, useful techniques, and a good price), so I'm giving three of five stars. An additional warning: If you are a brand-new, eager-eyed beginner, I would stay away from this book. The technique is wonderful, but the discrepancy between the tools we use today and the old ones shown in the book will make it confusing and difficult for you to know which tips to use.

Good beginner information

It looks like it's going to be very helpful11 .

Esta en ingles pero lo entiendo bastante y lo que no para eso estan los traductores. Habia cosas que no sabia y no podia aprender a iniciarme en ello. Me esta viniendo de perlas. Es finito pero bastante explicado y con varios ejemplos.

Anche se scritto in inglese i contenuti sono intuitivi perchè ci sono delle fotografie fatte bene. Per chi, poi conosce l'inglese, le spiegazioni sono fatte bene. Per me che sono alle prime armi, gli argomenti sono veramente molto validi e interessanti e danno nozioni su come trattare i diversi materiali

Es basico, pero bueno. Trae algunos ejercicios y ejemplos. Está en inglés pero es facil de entender el.contenido con las imágenes.

This book? Total hot stuff. It walked me through pyrography like a patient, slightly flammable friend. From “which end of the tool goes where” to “how to make leaves that don’t look like burnt spaghetti,” it’s got everything a beginner needs to go from clueless to lowkey artisan. Clear instructions, great exercises, and enough technique to make my wife feel like she is one burned coaster away from opening an Etsy shop called “Smokin’ Art.” 10/10 - would scorch with style again.

Very informative